AHRC responsive mode: working with Brazilian researchers (Grant)
UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), State of São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)
Award
£300k – £1.5m
Deadline
Closes 31 March 2027
Where
UK-wide
Summary
Apply for funding to work with overseas researchers in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Submit a collaborative research grant application within the remit of Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and State of São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP). You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.
Who can apply
Before applying for funding, check the Eligibility of your organisation . UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has introduced new role types for funding opportunities being run on the new UKRI Funding Service. For full details, visit Eligibility as an individual . Who is eligible to apply UK partners You are eligible to apply if you: are actively engaged in postdoctoral research have either a doctorate or can show that you have equivalent research experience or training have a level of skills, knowledge and experience that is appropriate for your proposed project are a member of a recognised research organisation or have an offer of support (including use of facilities) from a recognised research organisation You must comply with our current eligibility criteria for standard Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) research grant applications. You can find more details in section two of the AHRC research funding guide . Brazilian partners you must be based at an eligible institution in the State of São Paulo before applying, you should contact State of São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) to confirm eligibility FAPESP will provide a confirmation letter for eligible applicants which must be attached to the application form, submitted to AHRC applications should be submitted simultaneously by the UK based project lead through the Funding Service, and by the São Paulo based project lead through the SAGe system Project co-leads Project co-leads are supported by this funding opportunity and includes project co-lead internationals. Project co-leads (from outside Brazil), based in non-UK research organisations can be included in research grant applications and funded by AHRC as part of the project co-lead (international) policy, as per the guidance below. Other roles Other roles that are supported by this funding opportunity are listed in the ‘How to apply’ section below. For more information on eligibility, please read our research funding guide . Who is not eligible to apply We do not support project studentships (funding PhD study) within this funding opportunity. International applicants AHRC and FAPESP welcome international researchers to apply as ‘project co-lead (international)’. Please read sections two and three of our research funding guide for full details on eligibility of researchers, organisations, and costs. Equality, diversity and inclusion We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers. We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes: career breaks support for people with caring responsibilities flexible working alternative working patterns Find out more about equality, diversity and inclusion at UKRI .
Full details
Apply for funding to work with overseas researchers in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Submit a collaborative research grant application within the remit of AHRC and State of São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP). Collaborative work is governed by an agreement between UKRI and FAPESP. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding. The full economic cost (FEC) of the UK hosted element of your project must be between £300,000 and £1.5 million. AHRC will fund 80% the FEC. FAPESP will fund all justified costs for Brazilian based researchers, submitted through their SAGe system. The maximum duration of these awards is five years.